SEND Primary Teacher (Pre-verbal Pupils with Sensory Needs)

Garth Hill College; Sandhurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school is seeking a passionate SEND Primary Teacher to work with pre-verbal pupils with sensory needs. This role involves delivering tailored learning experiences and collaborating with professionals to support communication and engagement. Join a supportive team committed to inclusive education.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Small class sizes

High adult-to-pupil ratios

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in teaching pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of sensory integration and communication strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a sensory-rich curriculum for pre-verbal learners.
• Collaborate with therapists to support pupil development.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Job description

SEND Primary Teacher (Pre-verbal Pupils with Sensory Needs)

• Employer: Owlsmoor Primary School
• Salary: Bracknell Forest M5 to U1 dependant on experience
• Location: Owlsmoor Primary School, Cambridge Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 20/05/2025 at 10:00
• Reference: Pri/25/313133

Are you a passionate and nurturing teacher with experience or a strong interest in working with pupils who have profound communication and sensory needs? Join our dedicated team and make a real difference.

We are seeking a committed SEND Primary Teacher to join our specialist provision for pre-verbal pupils who experience severe sensory processing delays and complex needs. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering meaningful and individualised learning experiences that support communication, regulation, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a sensory-rich, engaging curriculum tailored to pre-verbal learners.
• Use a total communication approach, including AAC, objects of reference, sensory stories, Makaton and intensive interaction.
• Create and maintain a calm, safe, and predictable environment that meets sensory and regulatory needs.
• Collaborate with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to support pupils’ development.
• Lead and support a class team of experienced and dedicated teaching assistants, ensuring consistent strategies and high-quality care.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress using EHCP outcomes and semi-formal/pre-formal curriculum pathways.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience or a strong interest in teaching pupils with SEND, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) or autism.
• Has knowledge of sensory integration and communication strategies for pre-verbal learners.
• Is calm, patient, and adaptable with excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Is passionate about inclusive education and every child’s right to learn, however they communicate.

We Offer:

• A supportive and experienced inclusion team.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities including training in sensory processing, communication methods, and trauma-informed practice.
• Small class sizes and high adult-to-pupil ratios.
• A caring, child-centred school committed to inclusion and holistic development.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to request an application pack, please contact Kelly Potter, School Business Manager at [e-mail] or on 01344 776642

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.